Samba Beatz
Over one hundred drummers of all ages come together to open our carnival festival in Princes Street Gardens, with percussionists from Pulse of The Place (Edinburgh) Gwanaval (Martinique) Samba Resille (France) Bombrando (Portugal) and KalentuRa (The Netherlands). This performance will be led by Dana Monteiro from Harlem Samba and our emerging artists Ivone and Carla from Banda Dida, Brazil and Chloe and Adrianna from Harlem Samba, USA.
Latina Turners
Latina Turners is a band made by Afro-Cuban music lovers in a quest to bring this amazing style back to Edinburgh's live music scene, showcasing music from Los Van Van, Poncho Sánchez, Cuban All-Stars, Joe Arroyo, Buenavista Social Club and many more. Expect nothing but the best fiesta and dancing with Mucho Sabor in all their concerts.
Edinburgh Chinese Community
Edinburgh’s Chinese Community has been one of our main carnival partners for many years. For 2022 they bring to the Ross bandstand a variety of dance performances that showcase the communities artistic and diverse repertoire.
KalentuRa
One of The Netherlands' most sought after percussion ensembles, bringing you a new show that showcase their diverse musical influences and talents. Joining them this year will be brass players that will bring melody to their rhythmic spectacle.
Tippa Iie
We welcome International, reggae artists and MC ‘Tippa Irie’ and the Upper Cut Band. Performing in Scotland for the very first time they take to the stage and present many of his hits from the 1980’s to the present day.
